water quality

environment

Toxic Cocktail: 135 Pesticides Found in Swiss Rivers

National study reveals 23 pesticides at hazardous levels in waterways, exceeding safety limits by up to 100 times and threatening aquatic ecosystems

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environment

Swiss waterways under 'severe pressure' as aquatic life struggles

Federal study reveals concerning state of fish and aquatic plants in Swiss rivers and lakes, with human activity significantly impacting ecosystem health.

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environment

Swiss Waters in Crisis: Fish and Aquatic Life Under 'Severe Pressure'

Federal Office for Environment warns of critical situation in Swiss waterways as fish stocks and aquatic plants suffer from human activity, pollution and construction impacts.

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environment

Central Swiss Lakes Achieve Excellence in Water Quality Testing

All 65 bathing sites across 13 lakes in Central Switzerland receive top marks for water quality, setting new standards for public swimming safety

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environment

Federal Institute finds no universal solution for combating toxic algae blooms in Swiss lakes, highlighting need for lake-specific approaches

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health

Recent testing reveals 10 out of 13 bottled water brands in Switzerland contain concerning levels of trifluoroacetic acid (TFA), raising health and environmental concerns.

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